The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (1927)
1927 · Silent film · 20 min · dir. Arthur Maude
- History
- Drama
Synopsis
George Washington, commander of revolutionary American forces, ends a squabble among the colonies as to under which flag the Americans will fight the British by recommending a new flag for all the colonies. He asks Betsy Ross to design and create the first flag. Meanwhile, British officer Brandon has crossed enemy lines in order to visit secretly his wife, who boards in the same house as Betsy Ross. Ross helps Mrs. Brandon hide her husband, but then Washington himself discovers the hidden enemy…
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Details
- Director
- Arthur Maude
- Writer
- Arthur Maude
- Studio
- Colorcraft Pictures
- Released
- 1927-10-01
- Running time
- 20 minutes
Cast & crew
- Arthur Maude Director
Francis X. Bushman
Enid Bennett
Johnnie Walker
Alice Calhoun
